Queen City Nursing Home

Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. Independent Living Communities enable residents to live as independently as possible, while providing certain services and social activities. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with coordination of services by outside health careproviders. More than two-thirds of the states use the licensure term assisted living. Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care. Housing arrangements for the future can be a stressful, anxiety-provoking topic for you and your family. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities. A place in a retirement home can be paid for on a rental basis, like an apartment, or can be bought in perpetuity on the same basis as a condominium. A retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. A place in a retirement home can be paid for on a rental basis, like an apartment, or can be bought in perpetuity on the same basis as a condominium.